Archive for May, 2005

Cycling Action Plan- Tuesday 31 May 2005 :: Australian Democrats – SA Division

Ian Gilfillan – Speeches and Questions: Cycling Action Plan – Tuesday 31 May 2005 :: Australian Democrats – SA Division
The Hon. IAN GILFILLAN: I seek leave to make an explanation before asking the Minister for Industry and Trade, representing the Minister for Transport, a question about the cycling action plan.
Leave granted.
The Hon. IAN GILFILLAN: As [...]

May 30: Psychiatrist questions claim of McGee’s mental state. 30/05/2005. ABC News Online

Psychiatrist questions claim of McGee’s mental state. 30/05/2005. ABC News Online
A psychiatrist has cast doubt on a colleague’s evidence that lawyer Eugene McGee was in a “dissociative state” when he kept driving after hitting and killing cyclist Ian Humphrey.
Professor Robert Goldney told the Kapunda Road Royal Commission today that he would have been willing to [...]

May 30: DPP spars with state government SA Breaking News 24/7 – NEWS.com.au

DPP spars with state government SA Breaking News 24/7 – NEWS.com.au (31-05-2005) By Greg Kelton
RELATIONS between the new Director of Public Prosecutions, Stephen Pallaras, QC, and the State Government are in crisis following an extraordinary attack by Treasurer Kevin Foley accusing Mr Pallaras of whingeing about his departmental budget.
“The truth is, that he doesn’t seem [...]

May 28: The Advertiser: McGee arrest `could have been quicker’ [28may05]

The Advertiser: McGee arrest `could have been quicker’ [28may05] by Nigel Hunt 28may05
EUGENE McGee may have been apprehended just a few hours after he hit cyclist Ian Humphrey if his mother’s house had been placed under police surveillance, the Kapunda Road Royal Commission has heard. Barrister Michael Birchall, representing the Humphrey family, yesterday told the [...]

May 28: The Adelaide Review [Issues and Opinions] Commission provides the answers

Commission provides the answers
IT MAY COME as a surprise that the Kapunda Road Royal Commission started producing answers to some of the things that have agitated people about the McGee case almost as soon as the commissioner, Greg James, QC, started hearing evidence. No-one seems to want to tell the story. Indeed, everyone seems to [...]

May 27: Crash probe specialist fronts inquiry

Crash probe specialist fronts inquiry11:47 AEST Fri May 27 2005 AAP
A police crash specialist investigating a fatal hit and run involving lawyer Eugene McGee has told the royal commission into the incident he was happy with the number of officers working at the crash scene. Sergeant Edward Hassell was in charge of the major crash [...]

May 27: TV crew found McGee’s car before police, inquiry hears. 26/05/2005. ABC News Online

TV crew found McGee’s car before police, inquiry hears. 26/05/2005. ABC News Online
A major crash team leader has told the Kapunda Road Royal Commission that a television news crew found Eugene McGee’s damaged four wheel drive before police were able to. A number of police officers were out searching for Eugene McGee and his four-wheel-drive [...]

May 26: The Advertiser: Three brothers unite against Eugene McGee [26may05]

The Advertiser: Three brothers unite against Eugene McGee [26may05] by Nigel Hunt
TWO brothers of Kapunda Road Royal Commission witness Tony Zisimou said yesterday he had told them he saw Eugene McGee’s blue Pajero driving erratically shortly before it hit cyclist Ian Humphrey. John and Chris Zisimou both testified under oath that Tony had told them [...]

May 26: The Advertiser: DPP’s office `critically’ understaffed [26may05]

The Advertiser: DPP’s office `critically’ understaffed [26may05] By CRAIG BILDSTIEN
ONE hundred more prosecutors would not be enough to properly support the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, new chief prosecutor Stephen Pallaras, QC, warned yesterday. In a Budget-eve plea for extra funding, Mr Pallaras said he was “deeply concerned” that his staff were labouring [...]

South Australia Hansard: Wednesday, 25 May 2005

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL: Wednesday, 25 May 2005
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\IND\Question:nn:The Hon. IAN GILFILLAN The Hon. IAN GILFILLAN: I seek leave to make an explanation before asking the Minister for Industry and Trade, representing the Attorney-General, a question about the Kapunda Road Royal Commission.
Leave granted.
The Hon. IAN GILFILLAN: I hope the Hon. Mr Cam­eron [...]